Purchase Ledger Clerk

Time Appointments; Hemsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments are excited to be working on behalf of a fast-growing company seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices and ensuring supplier accounts are accurate.

Candidates with prior accounting experience, an AAT qualification, and strong numerical and organisational skills will fit well.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, preferably in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• AAT qualification or equivalent accounts training.
• Strong numerical ability with accuracy and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and set up supplier accounts accurately.
• Process invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Investigate invoice queries and liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and reconciliations for buying groups.
• Allocate supplier payments and prepare monthly, weekly payment runs, incl. foreign payments.
• Reconcile credit cards, petty cash, PayPal and proforma accounts; post to accounting system.
• Process staff expenses and manage supplier returns and credit notes.
• Provide general admin support and handle ad hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Time Appointments are excited to be working on behalf of a fast-growing company who are seeking a dedicated and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team on a 12-month FTC. If you have previous experience in finance related roles, this could be the new challenge for you!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the purchase ledger and overseeing the setup and accuracy of supplier accounts.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and matching them against purchase orders.
• Investigating invoice queries and liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and reconciling purchase ledger buying groups.
• Allocating supplier payments and preparing monthly payment runs, settlement runs and weekly foreign payment runs.
• Reconciling company credit cards, petty cash, PayPal and proforma accounts, and posting transactions to the accounting system.
• Processing staff expense payments and managing supplier returns and credit note reporting.
• Providing general administrative support and completing additional ad hoc duties to meet business needs.

Skillset & Experience Required:

• Previous accounting experience, ideally within a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment.
• AAT qualification or equivalent accounts training.
• Strong numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.